crimped; crimping; crimps
1
: to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: such as
a
: to form (leather) into a desired shape
b
: to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers
c
: to pinch or press together (something, such as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal
2
: to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on : cramp
… sales had been crimped by credit controls …—
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Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Those figures don’t merely threaten to crimp congressional gains in November.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
At its last meeting on May 7, the bank warned that Japan's economic growth was likely to decelerate this year, as the increase in crude oil prices due to the the Middle East crisis is expected to crimp corporate profits and real household incomes.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Press outside edges of dough to edges of baking dish and use the tines of a fork to crimp onto side of baking dish.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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Verb
The top third is crimped with a heavy roller.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Those figures don’t merely threaten to crimp congressional gains in November.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
At its last meeting on May 7, the bank warned that Japan's economic growth was likely to decelerate this year, as the increase in crude oil prices due to the the Middle East crisis is expected to crimp corporate profits and real household incomes.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Press outside edges of dough to edges of baking dish and use the tines of a fork to crimp onto side of baking dish.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
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“Crimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimp. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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crimp
1 of 2 verb1
: to make wavy or bent
2
: to pinch or press together
crimp the edges of a pie crust
crimp
2 of 2 noun1
: something produced by or as if by crimping
2
: something that holds back
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